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428 Miller Ave
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428 Miller Ave

428 Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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100 Baden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Cheapest Available Downtown South San Francisco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown South San Francisco area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Peninsula Pines Apartments priced from $1,828. Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,135. Here are the most affordable Downtown South San Francisco apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Beach PineStudio,1BA$1,828
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,170
NEWLY REMODELED Apartment in Brisbane0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,250
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6901BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South San Francisco, CA

As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South San Francisco area is the $3.43 price per square foot B1 Model at Acappella in the in the Westborough neighborhood starting from $3,752. The second greatest value Downtown South San Francisco apartment is the 409 Orange Ave Model at 409 Orange Ave, Unit Charming Unit with Views starting at $3,950 with a $4.39 price per square foot in the Westborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown South San Francisco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AcappellaB12BR,2BA$3.43
409 Orange Ave, Unit Charming Unit with Views409 Orange Ave2BR,1BA$4.39
Skyline ViewMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.71
Clubview Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$3.72
Altitude ApartmentsA3A_Phase I1BR,1BA$3.99
South City Station1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.96
Skycrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.33
Evergreen Ridge Apartments6901BR,1BA$3.33
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Gatewood VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$4.91

Getting Around the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood in South San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown South San Francisco Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown South San Francisco?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown South San Francisco is at Peninsula Pines Apartments listed at $1,828.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment is $2,135 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown South San Francisco is starting from $2,737 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.

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